Erlene's Family Style Cuisine

5222 Topsail Dr, San Diego
(619) 316-4344

Recent Reviews

Chad Dodson

She’s not only the most gracious person, her food is great tasting & never have I been dissatisfied. She truly loves cooking and my family truly loves eating her dishes!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mele Nani

It was so welcoming, the decor felt like I was back in Europe during Christmas season. The was very good. Definitely recomed.Vegetarian options: If you want vegan, let her know she make what you askDietary restrictions: If you have restrictions again she will make sure you get what you ask for.Parking: You can park on the street before the turn on her street it's only 2 Homes away.Kid-friendliness: It's on a patio... so if you say your having little ones she can accommodate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emma Guarnes

An awesome experience!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Melissa N.

Well let me start by saying I had no idea this was a home Cafe. I was very surprised at the set up. It was so peaceful and calming with an amazing view. I was there for a Christmas party with my paddle boat team. The decor was beautiful and reminded me of Europe. So full of love peaceful and wow.The food was delicious! We had tri tip, BBQ chicken shrimp scampi salad and an amazing cheese soup. I recommend bringing a small group for a nice meal. She makes what you ask for.

Manita G.

Had such an amazing experience at Erlene's. The food, ambience and hospitality was amazing!! This was the perfect place for a group lunch/dinner. O highly recommend!!

Elaine A.

We celebrated my mom's 77th birthday today and what a wonderful celebration and first time here and I got to say the food was amazing and Erlene is wonderful and greeted as we arrived andade us feel so at home. Thank you for making my mom's birthday a very special and a memorable day with all our love ones. Definitely we will be back

liza l.

My son & I always enjoy the food from Erlene. Some of our favorites are the shrimp scampi linguine and the ribeye steak platter that comes with bacon wrapped asparagus, 2 skewers of shrimps, 2 skewers of chicken with vegetables & rice pilaf (or baked potato or garlic mashed potatoe), that we just had a couple of weeks ago. We've also had her fish & chips (both cod & catfish) with salad, spaghetti, cheeseburgers with all the fixings with potato salad. we've had her tiramisu and crumble apple pie. All delicious!

Shelly R.

What an unbelievable night! My husband and I enjoyed our 22nd anniversary with a private dinner from Erlene's Family Style Cuisine, LLC. The ambiance was warm, cozy, and tastefully decorated for the season. Erlene was a gracious hostess and amazing chef. We had Cesaer salad, 8oz filet mignon with blue cheese butter, garlic butter scallops, garlic mashed and asparagus. We finished off the evening with the most delicious Italian lemon cake decorated with gold leaf. As full as I am, I'm drooling all over again. I can't wait to go back!

Farrah Roc

We have ordered food from Erlene a couple times now (once for my daughters bday, yesterday for a family party) and she never disappoints. Her food is so delicious and you can definitely feel the TLC she puts into every dish. Thanks Again Erlene!!

Sharon Fitz Curtis

Great food, great service and warm atmosphere.

Arlene R.

I attended a triple birthday celebration at Erlene's location last month. I was in awe as soon as I walked in the front door. Our event was held in the backyard, which was enclosed to protect us from the chilly weather. Several patio heaters were available to keep us warm. The area was beautifully decorated and the presentation of the food was spectacular. A vegan menu was served for our party by request. And 3 birthday desserts were served at the end of dinner with Erlene leading the birthday song for each one. The vegan food and desserts was amazing! Many of the non-vegan attendees could not believe they were eating vegan meatloaf, mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese. There were a few other vegan options served. So much food! We were able to take leftovers home. I could not stop thinking about Erlene's delicious food that night so I ordered a family dinner for today. This time not vegan.Family style:Chicken Florentine with spinach in a white wine cream sauce.Garlic mashed potatoes.*roasted asparagus *mushrooms sautéed in sweet onions and smoked bacon)Caesar saladChoc fudge cakeAnd of course everything was so full of flavor, best mashed potatoes I've ever had in my life. My kids said it was all so delicious. I'm sad I forgot to take pictures of the food. I'm ready to place my next order! I also ordered Erlene's Father's Day special of jambalaya and gumbo. I just returned from a NOLA vacation last month. Can't wait to have jambalaya and gumbo again!Thank you Erlene, see you again soon!

Charu Dave

I put vegetarian on google and this place was first with steak and seafood??????

Lucia L.

I totally recommend Erlene's Family Style Cuisine. The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and the ambiance was relaxing and soothing. I have to say that her dishes/entrees are made with love, and you can taste it. I know that sounds strange, but you need to experience it for yourself. I had gone there to celebrate several birthdays. She made a cake for each person, but one thing that is unique is that Erlene does not start baking the cake until you have arrived. There were three birthdays and three birthday cakes that were made fresh, not a day old, not a week old, but made fresh within hours of our arrival. They were delicious, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Yummy. The room was decorated with the birthday theme, and she had previously asked us what type of music we liked, and it was playing in the background. I am definitely going back. If I knew how good the food was, I would not have eaten all day, just so I could have eaten all the food and all the desserts that Erlene prepared.

Catherine L.

Ms.Erlene thank you for the best and delicious dinner last night my family and I love it you full us all your cooking is really delicious, and of course the memories

Adam Hernandez

A terrific place to wine, dine and converse. I highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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